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New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in his final match for All Blacks as they win Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off in Warren Gatland's last game as Wales boss
01/11/19 10:49
WILL KELLEHER AT THE AJINOMOTO STADIUM: Tears, beers and cheers for departing stars of the game here in Japan, as several glittering eras all ended at once. For Wales, it was the final curtain with Warren Gatland after 12 years in charge as New Zealand said farewell to Steve Hansen, Kieran Read, Ben Smith, Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty....read
Wales keep their distance from the haka before defeat in Rugby World Cup third-place play-off after England were hit with £2,000 fine for encroaching on the All Blacks
01/11/19 09:39Wales ensured they kept their distance from the haka in the build-up to their Rugby World third-place play off against New Zealand.
New Zealand 40-17 Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019 RESULT: Defeat for Warren Gatland in his last match as All Blacks claim the bronze medal
01/11/19 08:21Warren Gatland's Welsh career ended in defeat on Friday as Wales were beaten by the All Blacks in the bronze medal match in Tokyo. Relive the match with JAMES DUTTON.
'I'll be supporting the old man': New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell backing England in Rugby World Cup final - because his father is Eddie Jones' defence coach!
01/11/19 08:02LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: John Mitchell, who coached the All Blacks to third place at the 2003 tournament, has been working with Eddie Jones's side for over a year.
'Obviously it's flattering, it's humbling': Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie approached by native New Zealand over top job
31/10/19 23:08Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie has revealed that he has been approached by his native New Zealand to replace Steve Hansen.
'There were two or three days where I was very dark': England star Anthony Watson hopes to complete a miracle comeback from injury hell with Rugby World Cup triumph against South Africa
31/10/19 22:07NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: Having broken down in tears after beating the All Blacks, Anthony Watson is ready to complete his miracle comeback from injury by getting his hands on the Webb Ellis Cup.
Alun Wyn Jones shuts down retirement talk and looks to give Warren Gatland fitting send-off in third place play-off against New Zealand: 'Everyone is champing at the bit'
31/10/19 22:04A game of goodbyes in Tokyo on Friday for many legends of the sport. Warren Gatland, Steve Hansen, Kieran Read - but Alun Wyn Jones? You must be joking.
'I was just at home, feeding the kids, then got the phone call': Like most of us, Ben Spencer watched England's New Zealand semi on TV... Now he's in Japan and ready to help win the Rugby World Cup final
31/10/19 07:06CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England had only included two scrum-halves in their 31-man squad, so when Willi Heinz was injured in the win over the All Blacks last weekend, Eddie Jones needed a replacement.
CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones has made a powerful statement by naming an unchanged XV for the Rugby World Cup final with George Ford retained. England will look to dictate rather than contain the Springboks
31/10/19 02:58CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: An unchanged team is not just a sign of precious stability and physical resilience at this stage of a World Cup, it is a statement of conviction.
England unchanged from All Blacks win for Rugby World Cup final against South Africa as Kyle Sinckler and Jonny May shake off knocks
31/10/19 02:30NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: England have named a fully-loaded team for the World Cup final after Kyle Sinckler and Jonny May were declared fit to face South Africa.
'Both teams should have a boat race and we could settle it that way!': Wales boss Warren Gatland jokes that a DRINKING GAME against New Zealand would be better than the Rugby World Cup third place play-off as he names his team for final game in charge
30/10/19 07:25WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Warren Gatland joked Wales would rather play a drinking game against New Zealand than play the third-fourth playoff - but says his squad will be motivated to beat them.
'I thought it was brilliant, quite imaginative too': New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen PRAISES England for their 'fantastic' response to the haka during Rugby World Cup semi... despite Eddie Jones' men being fined
30/10/19 06:59WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Steve Hansen said he had no problems with England's response to the haka - which has seen them fined by World Rugby.
Super League side Toronto Wolfpack confirm they are in fresh talks with New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams
29/10/19 23:17Toronto have confirmed they are in fresh talks with All Black Sonny Bill Williams. Wolfpack head coach Brian McDermott revealed that the dual-code international had expressed an interest.
England are FINED 'a four-figure sum' for V-shape response to New Zealand's semi-final haka - even though All Blacks coach Steve Hansen now admits it was 'brilliant and quite imaginative'
29/10/19 21:45England have been reprimanded and fined by World Rugby for their unorthodox response to the haka five days ago. Owen Farrell and Co stood in a 'V' formation.
South Africa's route to the World Cup final: Springboks were shocked into life by New Zealand defeat... they have been playing knockout rugby ever since and are hardened to the ultimate challenge ahead of playing England
29/10/19 18:51South Africa have effectively been playing knockout rugby ever since their defeat by New Zealand in their opener. Here, Sportsmail looks at their run to the final against England.
'I don't think it was disrespectful': South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus insists England's V-shape response to All Blacks' haka was not a 'big issue'
29/10/19 13:36South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has offered his support to Rugby World Cup final opponents England, insisting he didn't think their V-shape response to the haka was disrespectful.
MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: Lewis Hamilton's 'celebrity green' shtick is so hard to swallow. At a time of climate crisis, F1 is a very expensive luxury
28/10/19 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER:You can't be a Formula One driver and lecture on saving the planet. You might think you can. But you can't.
'The boys were unbelievable': World Cup winner Mike Tindall believes England's victory over All Blacks to reach 2019 final was best-ever tournament display - outshining the performances from 2003 triumph
28/10/19 22:07England's 2003 World Cup winner Mike Tindall believes England's semi-final win over New Zealand was their best ever performance at the tournament.
'It's a great opportunity for the kid': Eddie Jones insists new boy Ben Spencer is ready for World Cup final against South Africa as he challenges him to emulate All Blacks' 2011 hero Stephen Donald
28/10/19 22:01NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones chuckled on Monday as he greeted Ben Spencer to England's team hotel with a pat on the back and an arm around the shoulder.
'They're quicker, faster and stronger': England legend Jonny Wilkinson says Eddie Jones' side are more 'complete' than his 2003 World Cup winners
28/10/19 22:00WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: While the side from 16 years ago are so revered in the nation's sporting psyche, the icon from that team believes Owen Farrell's side are playing on a different level.
England winger Jonny May is given the green light to face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final despite picking up a knock against the All Blacks
28/10/19 12:03Winger May was among a host of players - including Kyle Sinckler, Anthony Watson and Owen Farrell - to pick up knocks in the bruising victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.
CHRIS FOY: His England team are relaxed but focused... and Eddie Jones knows they have the power, finesse and variety of game plans to beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup final
28/10/19 10:41CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones is confident England are 'relaxed' ahead of their date with destiny, the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.England could be FINED for V-shape response to New Zealand's haka after players revealed that coach Eddie Jones was behind the tactic and admitted they 'knew it would rile the All Blacks'
28/10/19 07:43England will discover on Monday whether they'll face a fine for their V-shaped response to New Zealand's haka ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.
'Send him my best wishes for the third-place play-off': Eddie Jones hits back at Warren Gatland over his dig that England peaked too early with stunning win over All Blacks in Rugby World Cup semi-final
28/10/19 06:07CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones delivered a brutal riposte to Warren Gatland's suggestion that England may have peaked too soon - by mocking Wales' failure to reach the World Cup Final.
Eddie's on final mission: Inspired England coach Jones eager to finish the job against South Africa
27/10/19 22:52NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: Eddie Jones has insisted he will not be happy until his England side prove they are the best by lifting the World Cup on Saturday.
Fading to grey: All Blacks fans face reality after devastating semi-final defeat by England in Rugby World Cup
27/10/19 22:31LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: After Yokohama, New Zealand was the second-best place in the world to be English - All Blacks fans' smiles had been replaced by ashen faces.
All Blacks destroyed by rugby's equivalent of shock and awe. England's landmark triumph summed up by their amazing start to the game
27/10/19 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN YOKOHAMA: In the aftermath of what might be the most magnificent victory in English rugby history, Eddie Jones was playing it straight.
The greatest ever performance... by every measure, this was the pinnacle of English test rugby
27/10/19 22:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Was Saturday's World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand England's greatest ever performance? Yes, unquestionably, would be my answer.
Making Owen Farrell the skipper, calling up Tom Curry, switching Elliot Daly, plus great work by his coaches... how Eddie Jones took his side from a faltering force to WORLD BEATERS
27/10/19 22:30The Greatest English Test victory of all time was born amid the wreckage of the only major losing run of the Eddie Jones era. Six defeats in a row became the catalyst for an epic, historic feat.
England want to get physical? Bring it on! South Africa promise to 'fight fire with fire' as Springboks embrace underdog status ahead of Rugby World Cup final
27/10/19 22:30NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: Having watched Eddie Jones' side batter the All Blacks on Saturday, they took the opportunity to declare themselves as underdogs for the World Cup final.
England's 'V' response to the Haka was golden while New Zealand face a dilemma on how to rebuild fallen empire
27/10/19 22:30CHRIS FOY'S WEEKEND VERDICT: England's 'V' formation to face the Haka added to the sense of occasion and anticipation. The whole circus has become too choreographed.
'They're dangerous, no matter what': Jonny Bairstow insists New Zealand are out for revenge as he targets dominant era ahead of next year's Twenty20 World Cup
27/10/19 21:16LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: Jonny Bairstow has warned of a New Zealand backlash in response to July's remarkable World Cup final.England hoping to follow blueprint of the All Blacks as Jonny Bairstow targets dominant era ahead of next year's Twenty20 World Cup
27/10/19 19:11Jonny Bairstow thinks England are following a similar blueprint in their quest for further honours to the one that allowed the New Zealand rugby union team to flourish for much of the last decade.
'The way it turned out was tough to take': Wales fly-half Dan Biggar rues missed opportunity after Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa
27/10/19 14:32Dan Biggar (left) admitted it was 'tough to take' after Wales' World Cup dream ended in Yokohama. Wales' 19-16 semi-final loss to South Africa means they will face New Zealand in the third place play-off.
'It's gut-wrenching': Steve Hansen left choking back the tears after losing to England in World Cup semi-final
27/10/19 10:45England produced a superb performance to beat the pre-tournament favourites 19-7 to reach the final for the first time since 2007, and Hansen was emotional as he reflected on the defeat.
England's Willi Heinz ruled out of Rugby World Cup final after sustaining a hamstring problem in sensational win over New Zealand as Ben Spencer is called into squad for showpiece
27/10/19 07:26Heinz came on in the 63rd minute of the stunning 19-7 semi-final victory over the All Blacks that has booked England a final berth against either South Africa or Wales on Saturday.
'When I am not playing for England I am a fan': Chris Robshaw denies it was a bittersweet feeling watching victory against New Zealand
27/10/19 01:14EXCLUSIVE BY GARY FITZGERALD FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Chris Robshaw denied it was a bitter-sweet feeling watching England smash the All Blacks without him.
'If you want to read more go to the sport section': New Zealand press left distraught after World Cup defeat by England... producing an all black front page to mark shock loss
26/10/19 23:03The All Blacks suffered a shock loss at the hands of Eddie Jones' men on Saturday - ending their hopes of landing the World Cup for the third tournament in a row.
Eddie Jones took a risk pairing Owen Farrell and George Ford but his gamble paid off and was the platform for one of England's greatest every displays
26/10/19 22:30TOBY FLOOD: I have not seen a performance of that authority and dominance against the best side in the world for a long, long time. England blew New Zealand away.
'If you want to spend time outside I'll give you a rugby education': All Blacks coach Steve Hansen left fuming at reporter after being questioned over team's attitude in defeat by England
26/10/19 22:28NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: The double World Cup-winning coach, who is stepping down at the end of the tournament, was furious when asked if his players turned up with the wrong attitude.
Manu Tuilagi plays key part in England's success against New Zealandafter overcoming struggles
26/10/19 21:55NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: When Manu Tuilagi walked off the pitch, having strained every sinew in his body, he clasped his hands in prayer and looked up at the night sky.
Day the myth was SMASHED... by demolishing All Blacks, England can stake a claim as the new kings of rugby
26/10/19 21:31OLIVER HOLT - MAIL ON SUNDAY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN YOKOHAMA: England beat an aura. An ideal. They beat a legend. Perhaps even a myth. They beat gods. They beat a haka. They beat beauty.
The ultimate compliment from the coach who won the nation's only World Cup... England have never played better on the biggest stage
26/10/19 21:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I can't imagine England have ever played better on the biggest stage. I felt a huge surge of pride watching this team and admiration for how clever and skilled they were.
'New Zealand are the god of rugby': Eddie Jones hails his England players for beating the mighty All Blacks to reach Rugby World Cup final
26/10/19 21:30NIK SIMON IN YOKAHAMA: Eddie Jones hailed his England players for beating 'the god of rugby' as they booked their place in the World Cup final. The England head coach is sweating.
Kamikaze Kids go to new level as Sam Underhill and Tom Curry blew New Zealand apart to help England reach Rugby World Cup final
26/10/19 20:24WILL KELLEHER AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Whack. Hello New Zealand, I'm Sam Underhill. Whack. And I'm Tom Curry. The old talk of the All Blacks not knowing their names resurfaced.
'We wanted them to know we were ready for the fight': England stars, in their own words, explain the reason behind their 'V for Victory' formation while facing the All Blacks Haka
26/10/19 16:21WILL KELLEHER AT THE YOKOHOMA STADIUM: England set the platform for their historic Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand with a striking response to the All Blacks ' Haka.
Heroic Owen Farrell fighting on through injury, England's smallest player out-muscling New Zealand's 18-stone beast and winning the line-out war: How Eddie Jones and his men masterminded their incredible Rugby World Cup win over the All Blacks
26/10/19 15:26England recorded an historic 19-7 victory over New Zealand to book their place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in a game that will be long remembered for the finer details.
'He knew': England fans go wild for Owen Farrell's 'smirk' during New Zealand's Haka before stunning All Blacks in Rugby World Cup semi-final
26/10/19 11:26England captain Owen Farrell smirked (left) as New Zealand performed the Haka before kick-off. Piers Morgan tweeted: 'He knew' (bottom), while Christian Bale's wry smile (right) was also compared.
Tat's embarrassing!: New Zealand fan is left with awkward tattoo after getting the World Cup trophy depicting All Blacks as 2019 champions inked on his calf BEFORE the game which they subsequently lost
26/10/19 11:19One New Zealand rugby fan has been left with egg on his face after getting a tattoo prior to the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England that has now aged very poorly.
'They deserved to win': New Zealand boss Steve Hansen magnanimous in defeat as he praises England for their performance and insists his All Blacks stars gave everything in Rugby World Cup semi-final
26/10/19 11:18New Zealand boss Steven Hansen was gracious in defeat as he praised England for reaching the Rugby World Cup final. Eddie Jones' side beat the world champions 19-7 on Saturday.
'To win a World Cup, you have to take those': Eddie Jones warns his England side that they must take their chances in next week's World Cup final after leaving 'two or three' tries out on the field in incredible New Zealand victory
26/10/19 10:58Jones told his players they need to take more opportunities if they are to become world champions next week against either Wales or South Africa, saying his side 'left two or three tries out'.
Maro Itoje had warned the All Blacks that there was trouble coming… the England lock backed up his words emphatically with barnstorming man-of-the-match display in Yokohama
26/10/19 10:55CHRIS FOY IN YOKOHAMA: After talking the talk, he emphatically walked the walk. Itoje had warned the All Blacks that there was trouble coming and produced a player of the match display.
World of sport takes to social media to congratulate England on incredible World Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand… and even football's biggest names are joining in!
26/10/19 10:54As rugby fans around the country enjoyed England's 19-7 Rugby World Cup win over New Zealand on Saturday, the England football team, Arsenal and Crystal Palace offered their congratulations.
PLAYER RATINGS: England's Maro Itoje, Sam Underhill and Tom Curry run riot up front while New Zealand's Beauden Barrett went missing in Rugby World Cup semi-final
26/10/19 10:24England put in a tremendous performance to beat New Zealand 19-7 and reach the Rugby World Cup final. Sportsmail rates each of the players out of 10.
When is the Rugby World Cup Final? Who could England play? All you need to know about the huge showdown here
26/10/19 10:01Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Rugby World Cup 2019 final including time, date and channel plus results in Japan.
ENGLAND'S HISTORY BOYS! Eddie Jones' men put in a sensational performance to STUN New Zealand and earn a place in Rugby World Cup final... so will it be against Wales or South Africa?
26/10/19 10:00NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: This was the day when England took rugby to a new level. Eddie Jones' boys produced one of the greatest performances in the history of rugby.
'TMO is comfortably the best New Zealand player': England fans left fuming as referee overturns SECOND try during World Cup semi-final
26/10/19 09:43Eddie Jones's England were the best side for much of their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand on Saturday, and would've scored more if it weren't for the TMO.
Owen Farrell in the wars! England talisman left limping around the pitch after taking a 'horrible' blow in the first half... before getting an arm to the FACE
26/10/19 08:56England's Owen Farrell found himself in the wars during England's impressive Rugby World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand on Saturday. Farrell took multiple blows in the sensational win.
The Haka does the job... for England! Eddie Jones' men stare down New Zealand's infamous war dance before scoring just 96 seconds in their World Cup semi-final
26/10/19 08:36England were eager to ensure the Haka didn't affect them psychologically ahead of the huge clash, and captain Owen Farrell was even seen smirking as the New Zealand players began.
RUGBY WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL RESULT: England secure historic victory over New Zealand to reach first final since 2007 after Manu Tuilagi scored a try within 98 seconds
26/10/19 06:59England reached the Rugby World Cup final for the first time since 2007 with a stunning victory over defending champions New Zealand.
England squad 'will get HUGE £1.2m bonus after beating New Zealand to reach Rugby World Cup final'
26/10/19 06:57It is believed to be the biggest single payout for a Test match, and would see each member of the 31-man squad earning around £41,000 each after they reached their first final since 2007.
England and New Zealand's form guide ahead of mouthwatering Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday
25/10/19 21:48Both teams are unbeaten so far in Japan, and Saturday's clash promises to be a memorable occasion. Sportsmail has rated every England and New Zealand starter on their tournament form.
Beating the All Blacks would be England's finest hour as Eddie Jones' side prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown against New Zealand
25/10/19 21:33CHRIS FOY IN YOKOHAMA: For Jones's men, the motivation lies in the crusade to win the Webb Ellis Cup but this daunting assignment can be repackaged as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
We will get them this time, roars Maro Itoje as England second-row fires warning to New Zealand ahead of Rugby World Cup semi-final
25/10/19 21:32CHRIS FOY IN YOKOHAMA: Itoje has experienced success against the mighty All Blacks with the Lions and now he is convinced that he and his team-mates can take down New Zealand.
MARTIN SAMUEL: The All Blacks have stood on the summit for years... that's why they have earned the aura of being rugby's invincibles
25/10/19 21:32MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORT WRITER IN YOKOHAMA: New Zealand are chasing their third straight World Cup triumph which will put them up there with sports' greatest ever teams.
'S*** haircuts, s*** fashion but unbelievably good rugby players!' JAMES HASKELL and DYLAN Hartley preview big World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand as they praise Eddie Jones for predicting Red Rose could be No 1 back in 2015
25/10/19 21:31Four years of preparation will boil down to 80 minutes on Saturday when England face the All Blacks in the biggest rugby match for years in a game that will define the era of Eddie Jones.
How to beat the All Blacks: Sir Clive's eight-point plan that will guide England to the Rugby World Cup final
24/10/19 21:28England face the All Blacks on Saturday as they bid to reach a fourth Rugby World Cup final. World Cup winning coach SIR CLIVE WOODWARD offers up his eight-point plan for success.
'I worried too much about things when I was younger': Owen Farrell is wiser and happy to have tamed his temper
24/10/19 21:09CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Leading England into a World Cup semi-final is a high-stakes, high-pressure scenario that requires composure. Owen Farrell believes that he has that vital quality these days.
George Ford's return at No 10 shows how confident Eddie Jones is ahead of showdown with the All Blacks
24/10/19 20:48SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George Ford returning as the starting No 10 is very much a horses for courses selection and shows just how confident Eddie Jones is with his various midfield combinations.
After the horror Rugby World Cup of 2015, England splashed the cash on Eddie Jones and gave him one goal. Knock the All Blacks off their perch
24/10/19 20:48MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones has plenty of tricks and he's certainly a character. But we're entering the part of the week when the fun has to stop.
Rugby World Cup team of the week: Beauden Barrett looks at home at full-back for New Zealand as Tom Curry and Sam Underhill work brilliantly in tandem for England
24/10/19 11:15There were some stellar performances as the best rugby players on the planet went head-to-head at the World Cup. Here, Sportsmail presents its team of the week after the quarter-finals...
'You couldn't think of a better scenario': Eddie Jones insists England are fully prepared for Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand
24/10/19 10:02WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones says England are ready for their heavyweight title fight against New Zealand, having eyed this World Cup semi-final bout for two and a half years.
England make just one change for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, as Eddie Jones recalls George Ford and Henry Slade drops to the bench
24/10/19 08:00CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: George Ford has been recalled at No 10 for England's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday - as the only change to the starting XV.
'There's nothing better in war than throw a wee distraction out there': New Zealand coach Steve Hansen laughs off 'spying' claims after Eddie Jones said someone filmed England training ahead of World Cup semi-final
24/10/19 05:19NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen dismissed English accusations of spying as 'clickbait' and revealed he had 'a bit of a giggle' about it in a text exchange with Eddie Jones.
George Ford is BACK with Eddie Jones set to pair fly-half with Owen Farrell at 10-12 as England sweat over fitness of Jonny May for World Cup semi-final against New Zealand
23/10/19 21:41CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: After the 40-16 victory over Australia in their quarter-final last Saturday, it was widely assumed the head coach would retain the same starting line-up against the All Blacks.
George Ford's finesse swings it for Eddie Jones as he goes for creativity over power to counter the All Blacks
23/10/19 21:30CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England will go into their World Cup semi-final with friends reunited in the back line. George Ford and Owen Farrell are set to resume their creative alliance.
'I was a massive fan... we always watched the All Blacks back in Samoa': England star Manu Tuilagi looks to emulate legend Jonah Lomu when England take on New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final
23/10/19 21:29When Manu Tuilagi was growing up in Samoa, he put the All Blacks on pedestals, and none were higher than the one occupied by their giant force of nature Jonah Lomu.
SPECIAL REPORT: As England prepare for the awesome All Blacks, eye-witnesses to their last semi-final recall the unforgettable moment 20-year-old Jonah Lomu STORMED into World Cup legend in 1995
23/10/19 15:32BY NIK SIMON AND WILL KELLEHER IN JAPAN: More than 24 years have passed since England last played New Zealand in a World Cup semi-final, but it evokes vivid memories of one man: Jonah Lomu.
'He can be one of the greatest back-rowers England have ever had': Ben Youngs lavishes praise on Tom Curry ahead of Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown with All Blacks
23/10/19 10:40NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: Ben Youngs believes the next few days could be the launchpad for Tom Curry to become 'one of the greatest back-rowers England have ever had'.
Warren Gatland prepares his side ahead of World Cup semi-final against South Africa as son Bryn - a New Zealander - trains with Wales after recovering from a broken foot
23/10/19 08:36WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Wales had a new man at training today with a familiar surname - Warren Gatland's son Bryn. The 24-year-old New Zealander even donned the full Welsh kit.
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
